1969 Starcraft, hull repair

[The Starcraft Enterprise]

I have a 1969 aluminum Starcraft. I have a small leak in the center of the hull towards the bow. It is near or around a revited panel. It seems to be the area that gets the most wear because that part of the boat is more vulnerable to getting scratched when it is beached. Is there an easy way to fix this to get me through the season? Is some kind of marine bondo out there? or epoxy?

 

[1973Chieftain]

Re: 1969 Starcraft, hull repair

What model SC is it? What many of us have used very successfully is an epoxy called Gluvit. Its not cheap at about $45 a quart, but works very, very well. Plus, a quart would be enough to seal all the rivets several times over.

 

[The Starcraft Enterprise]

Re: 1969 Starcraft, hull repair

It's a Starcraft Falcon

 

[jigngrub]

Re: 1969 Starcraft, hull repair

This stuff works well on aluminum:
http://www.toolup.com/loctite_35210...ine-gel.aspx?gclid=COaxweqcqbACFQaxnQodrE77VA

It can be applied to the exterior of your hull, skim coats easily, is UV resistant, and is tough as nails.

You can either buy it online, or find it in the adhesives section of the paint departments of Wal-mart and Home Depot.